How can you filter out files in a given folder by typing in characters into a "filter by" box? Is there a script or extension that will enable this functionality in Nautilus?
Ubuntu – Filter files in a folder
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Best Answer
In Natulius press "CTRL + F", and search for '.[extension]'.
For example, to locate all the MP3s in a folder you'd type '.mp3'.